Charter Communications Inc (CHTR)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Receivables turnover		17.79	18.42	18.49	20.04	21.85
DSO	days	20.52	19.82	19.74	18.21	16.70

December 31, 2024 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ 17.79
= 20.52

The Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) for Charter Communications Inc have shown a gradual increase over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

Starting at 16.70 days on December 31, 2020, the DSO increased to 18.21 days by December 31, 2021, and continued to rise to 19.74 days by December 31, 2022. There was a slight uptick to 19.82 days by December 31, 2023, before reaching 20.52 days by December 31, 2024.

This increase in DSO indicates that the company is taking slightly longer to collect its accounts receivable over the years, which may suggest changes in its credit policies, customer payment behavior, or other factors affecting collections efficiency. Further analysis of the underlying reasons for this trend would be beneficial in understanding Charter Communications Inc's cash flow management and overall financial performance.